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African Dwarf Frog
About African Dwarf Frog
The African Dwarf Frog is a type of tabby water frog native to Equatorial Africa that first became popular as a pet in the 1970s. This rarely silent frog species can live in tanks with temperatures of 75 to 82 °F with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. This active frog cannot survive without water for more than 20 minutes with low humidity.
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Common Name
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Dwarf Clawed Frog, Zaire dwarf clawed frog, Congo dwarf clawed frog
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hymenochirus
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Species
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Hymenochirus
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Genus
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Hymenochirus
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SubFamily
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Corydoradinae
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Family
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Pipidae
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SuperFamily
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Pipoidea
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SubOrder
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Archaeobatrachia
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Order
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Anura
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Class
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Amphibia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the African Dwarf Frog |
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Color
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Orange
Gold
Olive
Brown
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Pattern
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Spotted
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Characteristics
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Round bodies
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Min Height
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2 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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0.0033 lbs |
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Max Weight
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0.0044 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Monocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the African Dwarf Frog including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Low |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Playful
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the African Dwarf Frog. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Africa
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